NewzColombian Representative María Fernanda Carrascal, a member of the Pacto Histórico coalition, launched a sharp critique against right-wing politicians during a legislative debate regarding healthy taxes in Colombia.
Carrascal strongly rejected a proposal put forward by the right-wing sector aimed at eliminating these health-related taxes. Defending the policy, she asserted during the proceedings that the measure does not constitute an outright ban, stating, "Here nobody is banning soda for you."
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions in Colombia's Congress over fiscal policies targeting sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, pitting the ruling coalition's public health measures against opposition efforts to repeal them.
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